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National Association of Charter School Authorizers Appoints Education Leaders to National Advisory BoardThe National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of seven distinguished professionals to its National Advisory Board. The 23- member board is comprised of leaders from … |
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National Survey Shows Charter School Closure Rates Dropped in 2010-2011 School YearJanuary 30, 2012 (Chicago, Ill.) – A report released today by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) indicates charter school closures have declined over the past three years. These findings … |
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NACSA Hails Congressional Action to Strengthen Charter School AuthorizingIn adopting the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010, Congress recognizes for the first time the important role charter school authorizers play in determining charter school quality, winning it praise from the National … |
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NACSA Announces 2009 Awards for ExcellenceThe NACSA Awards for Excellence program celebrates individuals and organizations that advance the authorizing profession in three fields: • Advancing Knowledge, • Improving Policy, and • Improving Practice. NACSA announced the 2009 … |
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The Fund for Authorizing ExcellenceNACSA established The Fund for Authorizing Excellence (The Fund) earlier this year to provide direct support to NACSA members who are working to create charter environments that foster schools with high student … |
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NACSA’s response to recent NAEP results: Accountability and InnovationLast year’s NAEP data was released this morning, and overall, it’s sobering. In education, we must improve student outcomes in order to create lifelong opportunities for every child to thrive. Achieving this … |
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A New Approach to New ApplicationsBy Rachel Hannah, Arizona State Board for Charter Schools As an authorizer, there are many things that I care about in our work with charter schools to ensure they provide an excellent … |
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Statement on SCOTUS decision to hear Oklahoma caseStatement from M. Karega Rausch, Ph.D., President & CEO of NACSA on the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to hear the case of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic … |
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The 3 P’s of Authorizing: People, People, PeopleWhen I’m hiring someone to join my team, I don’t just read the cover letters and resumes and make a decision. Sure, those documents are a critical part of the hiring process. … |
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NACSA’s 2024 Change MakersEach year we highlight a few Change Makers—people in and around authorizing who are working tirelessly to meet the needs of students, families, and communities. Their commitment to high-quality education is an … |
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Impact, Accountability, and Innovation: Reflecting on Charter School Authorizing in 2024As we close out 2024, I am filled with gratitude and purpose. Gratitude for the extraordinary work happening across the charter school sector to advance a defining truth about our work: accountability … |
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Here’s What Innovation Looks Like in SchoolsThe prevailing narrative about the pandemic and innovation is incomplete. Did the pandemic force America’s hand and finally propel innovation in schools? Did schools suddenly embrace new technology and begin experimenting with … |
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‘Gap Busters’: Lessons from Charter Authorizers in Helping All Kids Achieve MoreAccountability is fundamental to quality authorizing. Without it, we run the risk of not seeing the full educational picture in front of us and threaten our ability as educators and education advocates … |
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NACSA Statement on Oklahoma Supreme CourtStatement from NACSA President & CEO, M. Karega Rausch, Ph.D. on today’s Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling that the decision from the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board (SVCSB) to approve an application … |